DON’T SWEAT HEAT STRESS

“Seeing is believing!” said Glen Sachtlebach, sales representative, Select Sires MidAmerica. “Bovine Accellyte II will give an almost instant return on your investment. Within days, milk loss is about 50% less than before and cows are visibly more comfortable. Respiration rates are lower, intakes are up and cows are active and showing heats. My customers have been extremely satisfied with their results and will definitely be using Bovine Accellyte II again this summer!”

With summer heat approaching, maintaining reproduction, production and growth is vital to profitability. Keep in mind that not all heat stress management has to involve fans and misters. Fight back against heat stress from the inside this summer.

High temperatures can result in large economic losses due to decreased production and compromised reproduction rates. Heat stress can also negatively affect the Immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentration of colostrum, reducing quality.

Electrolytes play essential roles in metabolism due to their contribution to the osmotic balance, and integrity of mechanisms that regulate the transport of nutrients across the cell. Cells need to be hydrated and have proper balance to function well. Bovine Accellyte II is your electrolyte solution to combat losses due to dehydration.

Formulated to restore electrolyte balance and promote cell hydration, Bovine Accellyte II can be utilized as a pre-hydration tactic before stress or to rehydrate after stress. Its advanced technology cools cattle from the inside, providing electrolytes, sugar for energy, vitamins and minerals for recovery, and Betaine to support gut integrity.

Bovine Accelyte II can be applied in multiple situations through top dress, mixed into a total mixed ration (TMR) or added to water. Its flexibility allows for daily consumption for extended periods of time, such as throughout the entire summer or leading up to an anticipated or planned event.

According to Sachtlebach, his customers that fed Bovine Accellyte II last summer saw an average loss of 3-4 pounds per cow during hot periods. In comparison, the customers that were not feeding it lost 10-20 pounds of milk per cow.

“The results were instant through visual cues: cows showing more heats, milk production increasing. Once someone goes on Bovine Accellyte II, they never want to get off it,” said Sachtlebach. “Veterinary clinics that do herd checks in my area have noticed how much better the cows look and are performing, so they also recommend the product to other herds.”

“Some customers put Bovine Accellyte II in their mixes at the mill at one ounce. They will also keep some on the farm to have on hand when the heat index rises to increase the dose to two ounces. Many followed this practice last year and thought it was well worth it,” said Sachtlebach.

Combatting heat stress is not just about drinking more water. We must help cattle retain the water and keep cells hydrated for proper electrolyte balance. Don’t sweat heat stress. Let Bovine Accellyte II aid you during the hot summer months. u

Young Stock Solutions

Don’t forget to look out for your young stock this summer. Calf Accellyte and Accel RS are available to help young stock fight back against heat stress and dehydration this summer.

Calf Accellyte

• Source of energy and electrolytes

• Restores proper fluid balance

• Improves electrolyte and water absorption

• Can be fed for an extended period of time

Accel Rs

• Restores gut health

• Re-energizes the body

• Recolonizes the digestive tract

• Rehydrates their system